Category Archives: Local News
100 people receive grants to do work on their homes
Over 100 people will be able to do work on their homes because of the grants from the National Social Development Program. At a distribution ceremony yesterday Social Development Minister, Donna Cox said the cheques are ready and waiting to … Continue reading
Health Minister tells people in the retail sector to get vaccinated in order to reopen
The Health Minister is telling people working in the retail sector to get their vaccinations now. Minister Terrence Deyalsingh yesterday said the government wants to reopen the retail sector, but that can only happen if those within get themselves vaccinated. … Continue reading
T&T reaches milestone of 1,000 deaths due to COVID
It is being called a grim milestone; 1,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago have now died of the coronavirus. The Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed 2 more patients have died of the virus, bringing the total number to one thousand. … Continue reading
Dr. Maryam Abdool Richards admits fatigue has stepped in among members of Ministry’s health team
A member of Minister Deyalsingh’s health team, Dr. Maryam Abdool Richards is admitting fatigue has stepped in among members of staff. Principal Medical Officer in charge of institutions, Dr. Abdool Richards said yesterday while the experts are working to protect … Continue reading
Opposition Leader says Minister of Health appears to be exhausted after error made during COVID media update
Trinidad and Tobago’s Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar says the Minister of Health appears to be exhausted on the job. She says Terrance Deyalsingh may be having a melt down. At the virtual report of her United National Congress last … Continue reading
2 drive-through vaccination sites to be established
Two drive-through vaccination sites are being established, as the authorities reach for herd immunity. Minister of Health Terrance Deyalsingh yesterday said the Wallerfield Racetrack in Cumuto has been turned into a COVID-19 vaccination site for members of the public. It … Continue reading
UNC Councilor resigns
Councilor for Cumuto/Tamana, Anil Maharaj has resigned as Chairman of the Finance, Planning and Allocation of Resources Committee at the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation. Councilor Maharaj’s resignation comes hours after his colleagues from the Peoples National Movement called for him … Continue reading
OWTU tells of hundreds of millions missing from Petrotrin pension fund
The Oilfield Workers Trade Union says hundreds of millions of dollars are missing from the pension fund of former Petrotrin employees. And OWTU head, Ancel Roget wants to know where the money gone. Speaking at a news conference yesterday Mr. … Continue reading
Family of Brother Resistance denying rumors of his death being due to COVID
The family of Lutalo Masimba, more lovingly known by his stage name Brother Resistance, is denying rumors of his death being due to COVID-19. The entertainer and former President of the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Association is being mourned by his … Continue reading
PNM Councilors call for resignation of UNC Councilor Anil Maharaj
Councilors of the ruling Peoples National Movement in the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation are calling for the resignation of their colleague from the Opposition, United National Congress Anil Maharaj. Mr. Maharaj has been charged with misbehavior in public office. Last … Continue reading

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